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It’s a Google Maps Street View of New York City, But Using Photos From the 1940s Taken By the WPA
If you live in New York City and wonder what your address or neighborhood looked like eight decades ago, a new interactive map lets...
New York Turned the World’s Largest Garbage Dump into a Green Oasis of Native Grasses That Also Powers Homes
After the world's largest landfill closed down, New York State officials and nonprofits facilitated a decades-long transition from dump to green outdoors space.
Creating a...
Why Americans Think it’s a Good Idea to Remember to Smile – And New Yorkers Get a Huge Reminder
Survey of Americans found that half believe it’s important during lockdown to smile–and New Yorkers were reminded with huge smiley face on Brooklyn Bridge.
Once the Epicenters for COVID-19, New York and Italy Reach Single-Digit Numbers
Once epicenters for COVID-19 in both the U.S. and Europe, hospitalizations and deaths in New York and Italy have plummeted, with single-digit death tolls.
Tina Fey Brought to Tears After Reading Total Amount Raised in Star-Studded Telethon for Struggling New Yorkers
The comedic actress could not help but choke back tears after announcing the final tally of money raised through the “Rise Up New York!” telethon.
New York City Lights Up With Thank You Messages For Health Care Workers
The Walkway Over the Hudson as well as hospitals in New York City were illuminated with Thank You messages for healthcare workers.
New York Governor Issues Order Allowing Couples to Be Legally Married Via Zoom
Not only is Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowing New Yorkers to obtain marriage licenses remotely, he is also allowing clerks to officiate ceremonies over video chat.
Young Cashier Offers Free Food and Goodies to New York City Customers Who Solve Simple Math Problems
If you can solve Ahmed Alwan's simple math problem at the counter of Lucky Candy, you have 5 seconds to grab whatever you want from the store for free.
New York City Launches Dramatic Transportation Project With 250 Miles of New Bike Lanes
The recently-approved transportation plan for The Big Apple involves 250 new miles of protected bike lanes that are physically separated from traffic.
9-Year-old Double Amputee to Make History on ‘New York Fashion Week’ Catwalk
This 9-year-old Daisy-May is about to make history as the first ever double amputee child to walk the prestigious New York Fashion Week.
50-Year-old New Yorker Being Hailed as ‘Highway Hero’ After Clearing Floodwaters From Freeway in Her Crocs
Daphne Youree was not about to wait for city officials to take care of the flooded expressway—so she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Friends Rescue Struggling Theater Business From New York City Rent Prices
The “Hamilton” star has become more than just a star on stage – he has also become a hero to a historic drama store of New York City.
‘Humans of New York’ Makes History Raising $1Mil in 4 Days to Build Housing For Rohingya Refugees
The page has become one of the fastest campaigns in GoFundMe history to raise over $1 million for a cause.
New York is On the Right Path: Number of People in Jail Falls to Lowest Since 1982
The continuously declining rates of New York City crime has resulted in the lowest amount of prisoners being held behind bars in 35 years.
Grandma Gives Advice to Stressed Out New Yorkers From 3,000 Miles Away
Eileen Wilkinson is a 100-year-old grandma who loves to share her worldly advice with other people – and what better way than to counsel...
New York Man Wins $5 Million Lottery While Buying Mushrooms for His Pasta
John Lewis rarely indulges in spontaneous purchases – but after running to the store to get mushrooms for his pasta sauce, he got a...
New Yorkers Stage Makeshift Commencement for Student Stuck on Delayed Subway
Due to an increasing amount of New York subway delays, this poor grad student missed his official commencement ceremony.
Because he missed such an important...
Man Places Bouquets of Flowers in Trash Cans for Stressed New Yorkers
One man’s trash can is another man’s vase.
That’s especially true for Lewis Miller – a floral designer based out of New York City.
Miller and...
Meet the First Girl Scout Troop For Homeless Kids in New York City
The confident female youngsters who make up Girl Scout Troop 6000 may not seem especially out of the ordinary, but there's more to the members...
New York Neighborhood Noise May Be Healthy For its Residents
Loud workplace noise has been found by many studies to cause harm, but a recent analysis links the sounds of all-night car horn blasts...